21-2263 Standard Operating Policy and Procedue Vacation Leave Accrual Item#18.
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 21-2263
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
TO AMEND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN STANDARD OPERATING POLICY AND
PROCEDURE MANUAL BY ADDING A NEW POLICY 5.7 -VACATION LEAVE
ACCRUAL ROLLOVER PROGRAM AND AMENDING POLICY 5.5—DIRECTOR
BENEFITS PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have authority over the operations, policies, and
procedures for the City of Meridian;
WHEREAS the City has previously approved a Standard Operating Policy and Procedures
Manual in 2002 for application to all employees of the City;
WHEREAS the City Council may amend the Manual from time to time as necessary to
incorporate changes as needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. City of Meridian Standard Operating Policy and Procedure Manual by Adding
a New Policy 5.7 Vacation Leave Accrual Rollover Program and Amending Policy 5.5 Director
Benefits Program; copies of said policies and procedure is attached and incorporated by reference as
Exhibit"A".
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect on March 1, 2021.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho,this 23rd day of March ,
2021.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 23rd day of March, 2021.
APPROVED:
Mayor Robert E. Simison 3-23-2021
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk 3-23-2021
CITY OF MERIDIAN STANDARD OPERATING POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL BY ADDING A NEW POLICY 5.7-VACATION
ACCRUAL ROLLOVER PROGRAM AND AMENDING POLICY 5.5—DIRECTOR BENEFITS PROGRAM Page 406
Item#18.
City of Meridian
1 Standard Operating Procedures
Number 5.5
Director Benefits Program
Purpose:
To set forth the City's procedures outlining additional benefits for the department directors of the City.
Procedures and Related Information:
I. The department directors shall receive the following benefits in addition to the other City
benefits provided:
A. No introductory period of employment;
B. Annual Leave accrual at 18 hours per month with a maximum accrual of 432 hours;
C. 1,4 ef-accrued vaeatiep leave -annually (maximum annual
cenversien ameunt is i(K)heuFs) an- direet .t te _a Gity deferred cempensatien plan (All
1RS FegulatieRs "^,,;* "^ adheFed *^`; Ability to convert accrued vacation leave annually
per City Policy 5.7 Vacation Leave Accrual Rollover Program;
D. Upon beginning of employment,the director will receive a bank of 40 hours of sick leave
and 16 hours of annual leave;
E. The City will pay for an additional $80,000 in life insurance coverage above and beyond
the City provided coverage;
F. If necessary,the City will provide up to the 21 days of paid coverage to qualify for Short
Term Disability program (STD). Directors own available leave must be applied first;
G. If necessary,the City will provide "make-up" pay between STD and the director's salary
for up to 90 days or until Long Term Disability(LTD) becomes available. Director's own
available leave must be applied first;
H. If necessary,the City will provide "make-up" pay between LTD and the director's salary
for up to 90 days. Director's own available leave must be applied first.
II. In areas where director benefits exceed regular employee benefits, directors shall receive the
greater benefit.
Revision Date: 10/202 Page 407
Item#18.
C�WF,Nt r.� City of Meridian
Standard Operating Policy
Number 5.7
Vacation Leave Accrual Rollover Program
Purpose:
To set forth the City's policy regarding the Vacation Leave Accrual Rollover Program.
Policy:
The Vacation Time Accrual Rollover Program was designed in support of the City's Vision to provide
competitive benefits for all employees' post retirement needs. City Council has the authority to approve
or deny the Vacation Leave Accrual Rollover Program at any time to maintain the financial stability of
the City.
This policy shall be implemented pursuant to the Vacation Leave Accrual Rollover Program Standard
Operating Procedures.
Authority and Responsibility:
Human Resources Department is responsible for administering this Policy.
Revision Date:xx/xxx
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